P.J. WALKER NEWS

Turns it over twice Walker completed 22 of 29 passes for 167 yards and an interception in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Cardinals. He also rushed three times for six yards and lost a fumble.

Impact Walker started in place of Sam Darnold (shoulder), but he quickly saw fellow quarterback Cam Newton steal the spotlight. Newton began by rushing for a two-yard touchdown on Carolina's first drive, then threw a two-yard score on the next one. In his first game back with the Panthers, Newton only featured here and there, but his overall impact still trumped that of Walker, who turned it over twice despite otherwise finishing with a tidy completion percentage. Looking ahead to Week 11's matchup versus Washington, it'll be interesting to see whether Walker's familiarity with the offense will be enough for him to stave off his newfound competition from Newton to start at quarterback, as it was revealed Sunday that Darnold is unlikely to play again this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Week 10 Walker officially will be the Panthers' starting quarterback Sunday at Arizona, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact With Sam Darnold potentially sidelined for the rest of the season due to a fractured right scapula, Walker will be given the first chance to serve as Carolina's No. 1 QB. But it could be a one-and-done situation for Walker after the Panthers brought Cam Newton back into the fold Thursday. While Newton is active Sunday, he likely won't have much more than situational work considering he only was a part of game prep for two days. In seven career appearances, Walker has completed 35 of 71 passes (49.3 percent) for 401 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions. He also has seven carries for 10 yards.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Starting Sunday The Panthers will start Walker in Sunday's game at Arizona, despite the recent signing of Cam Newton, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact After Sam Darnold sustained a broken right scapula Week 9 against the Patriots, he was given a recovery timetable of at least four weeks. Walker initially was the next man up, but Carolina opted to have a reunion with Newton on Thursday after nearly 20 months apart. According to Joe Person of The Athletic, coach Matt Rhule noted Friday it is "not very likely" that Newton plays Sunday, but his mind could be swayed by how he looks Saturday. On top of that, offensive coordinator Joe Brady said "everything's on the table" regarding Newton stepping on the field this weekend. If active Sunday, Newton likely won't earn more than situational work while Walker directs the offense.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still in line to start Sunday Coach Matt Rhule said Thursday that Walker is expected to start Sunday's game at Arizona, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the wake of the Panthers re-signing Cam Newton, there are question marks surrounding the quarterback room in Carolina. Sam Darnold is slated to miss at least four weeks due to a fractured right scapula, leaving Walker as the in-house candidate to lead the offense in the meantime. But with Newton back in Charlotte, Walker may be afforded only one start as the former gets acclimated to a new coaching staff and playbook. Assuming Walker is under center Sunday, he'll be facing a Cardinals defense that has given up the third-best YPA (6.5) and 13 TD passes to QBs in nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Starting in Week 10 Walker will start in place of Sam Darnold (shoulder) on Sunday at Arizona, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Coach Matt Rhule announced Wednesday that Darnold will be out at least four weeks due to the fractured right scapula he suffered this past Sunday versus the Patriots. As such, Walker will get the first shot to direct the Panthers offense. In seven appearances (one start) with the team over the last two seasons, he's completed 35 of 71 passes (49.3 percent) for 401 yards (5.6 YPT), one touchdown and five interceptions. He also has seven carries for 10 yards. Elsewhere on the QB depth chart, Matt Barkley was signed off the Titans' practice squad Tuesday to handle backup duties, while James Morgan already is on the Panthers' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting chance opens up Walker is on track to start Sunday against the Cardinals with Sam Darnold (shoulder) dealing with a partially fractured scapula, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Darnold is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, and Walker is the next man up as the only other quarterback currently on Carolina's active roster. Matt Barkley is being added from the Titans' practice squad, pending a physical, but he should serve as the backup quarterback. Walker has completed three of 15 pass attempts for 33 yards across three appearances this season, but he's now poised to receive a more extended look under center for the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Darnold is 'day to day' after MRI on shoulder

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnold's long-, short-term future with Panthers in doubt

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Unlikely to start Sunday Walker isn't expected to start Sunday's contest against the Patriots with Sam Darnold (shoulder) available, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Walker was in line to start if Darnold remained in the concussion protocol, but the latter gained clearance from an independent neurologist Saturday. Darnold still was questionable due to a right shoulder injury, but following pregame warmups he's been given the thumbs up for game action. Walker thus will be on hand in the event Darnold is unable to stay on the field, and David Newton of ESPN.com suggests that Walker could be the Panthers' preferred option in the event the team needs to attempt a Hail Mary at the end of a half.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes first-team reps Wednesday Walker handled all the reps with the first-team offense at Wednesday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Walker took over for Sam Darnold midway through the fourth quarter of the Panthers' Week 8 win in Atlanta when the latter took a hit to his upper right arm. Darnold was later diagnosed with a concussion, then was listed as limited with both the head injury and a right shoulder issue on Wednesday's practice report. If he doesn't complete all five phases of the concussion protocol in time for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darnold will hand over the keys to the offense to Walker. In seven career appearances, Walker has completed 35 of 71 passes for 401 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Replaces injured Darnold Walker did not complete his only passing attempt after replacing Sam Darnold (concussion) in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.

Impact Walker saw action for the second straight game, but this time he entered due to Darnold being injured rather than being ineffective. Although the Panthers being on the three-yard line when Walker entered immediately gave him a chance to throw a touchdown, the signal-caller couldn't capitalize on his opportunity. With Carolina declining to pass on a pair of three-and-out drives afterward, Walker's exposure was limited, but he may be forced to lead the team if Darnold isn't cleared ahead of Week 9's matchup versus the Patriots.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13

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OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnold's struggles could spur interest in Watson trade

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OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS